THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL

Name: THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL
Address: 12 N FRONT ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, 32034, US
Rating: 96.3

12 N FRONT ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

License #5501091

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96.3 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL in FERNANDINA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 7, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 2 minor.

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[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop sitting on top of soiled ice machine in walk in cooler, manager cleaned surface of ice machine
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food and clean equipment without washing hands.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple serve safe certifications missing birthday.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. mashed potatoes (90F - Cooling)2nd temp 78F 2HRS ,later ; Cajun Cream (70F - Cooling) 2nd temp 58F 2HRS. All items in walk in cooler in large container is more than 2 inches deep
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee place container full of oyster shuckers in hand sink located on front line area. Manager educated employee on hand washing sink usage and removed the items from the sink
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled Multiple ceiling vents soiled
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. mashed potatoes (90F - Cooling)2nd temp 78F 2HRS later in walk in cooler per manager item was placed in cooler at 10:45AM. First temperature taken was taken approximately 1PM, 2nd temp 3PM.

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